Wed Sep 18 02:31:51 UTC 2024: ## Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Resigns, Atishi to Take Over

**New Delhi:** In a dramatic turn of events, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tendered his resignation to Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Tuesday. This decision comes just days after Kejriwal announced his intention to step down, claiming that he would only return to the CM’s chair after being “certified” as honest by the people.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi, chosen by the party as Kejriwal’s successor, staked her claim to form a new government. Atishi, who addressed reporters after the meeting, expressed her confidence in leading the government and protecting the interests of Delhi’s citizens.

Kejriwal cited false charges and being targeted by central government’s investigative agencies as the reason behind his resignation. He pointed to the Supreme Court’s criticism of these agencies and the recent court victory against the Centre.

Atishi stated that the people of Delhi have vowed to choose Arvind Kejriwal as the Chief Minister again in the upcoming assembly elections. She was earlier selected as Kejriwal’s successor at an AAP legislative party meeting.

While the AAP leader emphasized Kejriwal’s commitment to serving the people, his resignation sparked discussions about the political climate in Delhi and the future of the AAP.

The developments follow several other news items including:

* **J&K Assembly Elections:** The first phase of Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections recorded a voter turnout of 61.11%. The voting process was peaceful, according to the Chief Election Officer.
* **One Nation, One Election:** The cabinet accepted the recommendation for “One Nation, One Election,” sparking debate on the implications of holding simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
* **Sanatan Dharma:** The RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) has proclaimed a time for the rise of Sanatan Dharma, citing a changing world’s attitude towards it.
* **India-China Talks:** External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that India made some progress in talks with China regarding the eastern Ladakh border dispute.
* **PMAY-G:** Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the first installment of Rs 2,044 crore to 5.11 lakh beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G).

These developments highlight the dynamic political landscape in India, with various issues and events capturing public attention. The coming days and weeks will likely see further developments on these and other crucial matters.

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